© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Drachm - Ariarathes V Eusebes 130 BC
130 BC year| Silver | 4.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator (163 BC - 130 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 130 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Athena standing facing, head left, holding Victory and shield at her feet, spear resting in the crook of her arm, three monograms in outer fields and date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ
ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ
ΓΛ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ariarathes V Eusebes Drachm coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a bearded king, likely Ariarathes V himself, wearing a Persian-style crown and a Greek-style wreath. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Hellenistic period, where Greek and Persian cultures came together in the region of Cappadocia.
